TV umpire Richard Illingworth nearly denied Azhar Ali his 12th ton on Day 2 of the second Australia-Pakistan Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The second day of the Melbourne Test between Australia and Pakistan witnessed some great cricketing action. But the highlight of the first session on Tuesday was a howler from TV umpire Richard Illingworth that left the MCG crowd stunned initially and then in raptures. The incident occurred when the Aussies appealed for run out against Azhar Ali when the ball hit stumps at the non-striker's end after deflecting off bowler Jackson Bird's hand.